A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the systems FCEs?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links several smaller area networks together over a wide geographical area.
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "D"?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below best known for use with USB and bluetooth devices?
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to write the contents of a coil to the slave device?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of an input register?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below defines the media access method and the message frame structure?
The industrial network topologies you are required to use is defined by the OSI network model. Which of the common topologies below is likely described as a network with a single central connection point?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to have a low bandwidth and high error detection protocol?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-485 standard for voltage range to receive a "Mark"?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "E"?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as what a regulatory body would define and enforce?
Modbus protocol can implement data encapsulation over IP based networks. Which of the statements below is an disadvantage of using encapsulation?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below would connect FCEs, field devices and sensors?
Ethernet has two common messaging types that are controller-to-controller defined in the application layer. Which of those messaging types can be described as only using peer-to-peer communication?
Which of the DeviceNet components below is best described as being used where solely ingress protection is not needed?
For larger network configuration in IPv4, the more practical option is dynamic addressing. Which of the options below is a vital difference between static and dynamic addressing?
Which of the answers below represents one of the types of cables not available for use in a Foundation fieldbus H1 transmission system?
Which answer below is best described as the RS-485 standard for voltage range to receive a "Space"?
Which type of electrical signalling would best be described as being used by the HART protocol?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is there alarm shelving and some refresher training?
In networking, the ability to transmit data is vital. Which of the terms below would best be described as a networks ability, within a specific amount of time, to insure the delivery of data or node communication?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links several smaller area networks together over a wide geographical area.
To communicate with a process control system, a network interface adapter is required. Which of the answers below would satisfy the minimum number of network adapters required?